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Crews respond to small fire at Richmond Plaza
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A small fire was sparked at Richmond Plaza early Saturday evening.
Efforts underway to make Richmond County a Second Amendment sanctuary
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Joe Ward knows firsthand about the issues that come with gun confiscation.
Richmond County deputy earns training certificates
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Travis Bohman was presented by Sheriff James Clemmons with both his Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement certificates Friday morning.
Richmond County woman charged in death-by-distribution case
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A woman was recently charged under a new law that holds those who sell illegal drugs responsible in the case of the buyer’s death.
Rockingham Police charge man with shooting another in the chest
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man was arrested Thursday, charged in shooting earlier this month.
REMINDER: No photo ID needed for 2020 primary election
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — With the 2020 primary election quickly approaching, the State Board of Elections is mailing a postcard to every residential household in the state — about 4.7 million in all — reminding voters that photo ID is not required for the 2020 primary election.
East Rockingham Fire Department responds to 2 fires at same house
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A pair of suspicious fires at the same address have led to an investigation by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
ROCKINGHAM — Four months after taking office, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop spent the day in Richmond County.
Hamlet Police Department hires veteran cop, promotes patrol officer
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Last week, Chief Tommy McMasters welcomed a veteran officer into his department and this week promoted another.
Richmond Community Theatre hosting Improv night
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Anything can happen when actors improvise.
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Controlled burns near Hoffman lead to smoky skies
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The smell and sight of smoky skies have many people — including crews with the Rockingham Fire Department — wondering: Where’s the fire?
United Way of Richmond County exerts final push for current fundraising season
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — With less than a month to go in its annual fundraising campaign, the United Way of Richmond County has only reached about 71 percent of its goal.
Clemmons appointed to federal law enforcement commission
Written by William R. Toler
WASHINGTON — Sheriff James Clemmons will be spending one day a month in the nation’s capital after being appointed to a federal commission.
Consent order in Leandro case sets stage for action
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
